Anyone who claims they are a "fan" of a particular sports team, even though they had no prior support for/interest in the team until that team started winning. These types of fans only show playoff interest, have probably never watched a regular season game, don't own any type of team merchandise, nor would they buy any.
Everyone in Cleveland became a bandwagon fan only after LeBron James got drafted and they made the playoffs.
by mikeyJ4U May 28, 2009
A fan who starts cheering for a team once they start winning. Has particular interest in one particular star player and probably doesnt have any of the team's merchandise
by Ballerslaya July 17, 2015
A disgraceful sports 'fan' who roots for a particular team (usually one that has constant postseason success) but knows nothing about that team's history, players, coaching staff, etc. In fact, the 'fan' probably didn't give two shits about the particular team until they started winning. The bandwagon fan makes the established fanbase of a team look bad and is often seen flaunting New York Yankees hats, Miami Heat jerseys and/or Alabama Crimson Tide gear. A bandwagon fan is usually someone who fails at life and cannot think for him/herself.
Ex. 1)
True Fan: "I didn't know you liked the 49ers. You didn't root for them when Alex Smith was quarterback."
Bandwagon Fan: "What are you talking about? I was born in San Francisco!" (Lie)
Ex. 2)
Bandwagon Fan: "Hey did you see the Bruins win the Stanley Cup last night?!? Look at my dedication, I bought all this fan gear last week!"
True Fan: "You follow hockey?"
True Fan: "I didn't know you liked the 49ers. You didn't root for them when Alex Smith was quarterback."
Bandwagon Fan: "What are you talking about? I was born in San Francisco!" (Lie)
Ex. 2)
Bandwagon Fan: "Hey did you see the Bruins win the Stanley Cup last night?!? Look at my dedication, I bought all this fan gear last week!"
True Fan: "You follow hockey?"
by PsychicJellyfish November 25, 2013
#1: Lets go heat!
#2: Name three players from the Heat.
#1: Lebron, Dwyane, Bosh.
#2: Definitely a bandwagon fan.
#2: Name three players from the Heat.
#1: Lebron, Dwyane, Bosh.
#2: Definitely a bandwagon fan.
by DMasterJay May 28, 2011
Real Fan #1: Man, I been a diehard fan since Day 1, win or lose. I'm so happy that the (favorite team) are finally in the playoffs!!!
Real Fan #2: Me too but I can't believe the ticket prices for these playoff games.
Real Fan #1: Damn Bandwagon Fans !!!
Real Fan #2: Fuck those guys
Real Fan #2: Me too but I can't believe the ticket prices for these playoff games.
Real Fan #1: Damn Bandwagon Fans !!!
Real Fan #2: Fuck those guys
by 2010-2014 Miami Heat Fan March 5, 2015
Example 1
Johnny, "Hey, I heard that everybodies voting for Barack Obama!" Bill, "Why, what political views of his do they support and what about his past makes them believe he will be a good president?" Johnny, "I don't know but I love him, he's sooooo cool! He sounds so nice when he talks!!!" Bill, "Johnny, you're a bandwagon fan!"
Example 2
Johnny, "Bill why do you like the Yankees and the Patriots even though you're from Texas?" Bill, "I have some friends who made me big fans!!!" Johnny, "Bill you're a bandwagon fan!"
Johnny, "Hey, I heard that everybodies voting for Barack Obama!" Bill, "Why, what political views of his do they support and what about his past makes them believe he will be a good president?" Johnny, "I don't know but I love him, he's sooooo cool! He sounds so nice when he talks!!!" Bill, "Johnny, you're a bandwagon fan!"
Example 2
Johnny, "Bill why do you like the Yankees and the Patriots even though you're from Texas?" Bill, "I have some friends who made me big fans!!!" Johnny, "Bill you're a bandwagon fan!"
by tdeatslettim June 10, 2010
Whenever a region's sports team suddenly gets really good really quickly, everyone and their fucking dog either buys a sports jersey or takes their old one out of the closet where it's been for 20 years, proclaiming they are a diehard fan. Bandwagon fans usually flock to their team's games in large numbers and usually constitute 80% of that team's fanbase. See Florida Gators.
Gators Bandwagon Fan #1: Hey man, I heard Tim Tebow is playing today on TV!
Gators Bandwagon Fan #2: Oh yeah! Who cares that I didn't know who the Florida Gators were before their national title season! I'm a Gator Fan for life!
Gators Bandwagon Fan #2: Oh yeah! Who cares that I didn't know who the Florida Gators were before their national title season! I'm a Gator Fan for life!
by Anonymous31443 December 27, 2010